I believe
that sin is any evil action or evil motive that is in opposition to God. Sin is
the failure to let God be God and placing something or someone in God’s
rightful place of supremacy.[1] I
also believe that the doctrine of sin is very important as it influences all
other doctrines. It is also a difficult subject to discuss as people do not want
to accept or acknowledge that they are sinners.
Many
people are unable to grasp the concept of sin as an inner force, an inherent
condition, or a controlling power. [2] I
believe that terms that emphasize the cause of sin are ignorance, error, and
inattention.[3] The
terms which emphasize the character of sin are missing the mark, irreligion,
transgression, inequality or lack of integrity, rebellion, treachery,
perversion, and abomination. The results of sin are emphasized by terms such as
agitation or restlessness, evil or badness, guilt, and trouble. All of these
terms emphasize somewhat different aspects. I believe that sin is basically the
displacement of God from our life.
[1] Erickson, Christian
Theology, 579.
[2] Erickson, Christian
Theology, 582.
[3] Erickson, Christian
Theology, 586.
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